Ep 2. Jump For Joy

In My Name is Earl season 2 episode 2 titled Jump For Joy, Earl finds himself struggling to cross off a particularly difficult item on his list - to make Joy happy. In an attempt to do so, Earl decides to throw Joy a surprise birthday party, but soon realizes that he doesn't know anything about her interests or what would make her truly happy.

Meanwhile, Randy is busy training for the upcoming Joy's Jumping Jubilee, an annual event in which participants attempt to jump over a row of cars on roller skates. But when he injures himself during training, Earl steps in to take his place in the competition, hoping that a victory will make Joy happy and allow him to cross off another item on his list.

As Earl prepares for the competition, he receives unexpected help from a group of burly bikers who, surprisingly, turn out to be Joy's cousins. Initially skeptical of Earl's intentions, they eventually warm up to him and offer their support as he attempts the dangerous stunt.

Meanwhile, Joy starts to suspect that Earl is up to something and becomes increasingly paranoid about his motives. In an attempt to uncover his plans, she enlists the help of her ex-husband, Darnell, who is now in the witness protection program after testifying against a notorious gangster.

As the day of the competition approaches, tensions run high as Earl faces off against a formidable opponent. With his newfound group of biker allies cheering him on, Earl takes a leap of faith and attempts to jump over the row of cars, but things don't go as planned.

In the end, Earl learns an important lesson about the true nature of happiness and the importance of honesty in his relationships. Despite his initial failure, he ultimately manages to make Joy happy in a way he never expected, and crosses off another item on his list.